Knit Sock Workshop

Donna teaches basic sock knitting, but even experienced sock knitters will pick up new tricks, including the Kitchener stitch and figure-8 cast-on.

Designer and author Donna Druchunas walks you through knitting socks from the ground up. From casting on to binding off, Donna details simple steps to make intricate sock patterns easy and enjoyable. Once you've worn handmade socks, your feet won't be satisfied with anything else. Donna introduces you to knitting from the toe up so you can try on the sock as you knit and adjust the height of the cuff. You will discover two techniques for starting a sock, three different heel techniques, and usefuls tips and tricks like the figure-8 cast-on and stretchy bind-off. Learn to read charts and use double-pointed or circular needles to create lace and stranded colorwork in the round.

Lesson plan

12:04

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet Donna Druchunas as she takes the mystery out of knitting socks.

24:48

Lesson 2. Charts and Materials

Learn the materials and supplies you will need to knit lacy knee socks with a delicate design or a sock in multiple colors in an intricate pattern. You will also get an introduction to reading lace and color charts.

14:57

Lesson 3. Anatomy of a Sock

Discover all the parts of a sock and how it is constructed.

33:46

Lesson 4. Making Socks That Fit

See the measurements you need to take and the calculations you need to make to fit your foot perfectly. Work a swatch to get your gauge.

1:00:42

Lesson 5. Knitting the Toes

Learn two methods of making sock toes from casting on to increasing around those little piggies.

1:04:00

Lesson 6. Best Foot Forward

Discover how the sole of the foot is treated differently than the foot top. Learn to work a lacy pattern and knit with two colors.

41:46

Lesson 7. Heel Openings

Work the first steps to creating a heel by leaving the hole. Don't worry; you'll fill it in at the end.

41:39

Lesson 8. Leg Work

Knit up the leg, following either the color pattern or continuing a lace pattern up the calf for knee socks.

50:29

Lesson 9. The Afterthought Heel

See how easy it is to pick up the stitches from the heel holes and fill in that blank area.

Lesson 11. Bonus: Knitting Socks on Circular Needles

Lesson 12. Bonus: The Short Row Heel

Try this short row method to knit your heel after the foot and before the leg.

"I can't believe how much I have learned from Donna. Her instructions are clear and concise, the close up views of her knitting along with her dialog made everything understandable and doable for me. ... Thanks Donna." - cassiek9South Carolina

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Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet Donna Druchunas as she takes the mystery out of knitting socks.

24:48

Lesson 2. Charts and Materials

Learn the materials and supplies you will need to knit lacy knee socks with a delicate design or a sock in multiple colors in an intricate pattern. You will also get an introduction to reading lace and color charts.

14:57

Lesson 3. Anatomy of a Sock

Discover all the parts of a sock and how it is constructed.

33:46

Lesson 4. Making Socks That Fit

See the measurements you need to take and the calculations you need to make to fit your foot perfectly. Work a swatch to get your gauge.

1:00:42

Lesson 5. Knitting the Toes

Learn two methods of making sock toes from casting on to increasing around those little piggies.

1:04:00

Lesson 6. Best Foot Forward

Discover how the sole of the foot is treated differently than the foot top. Learn to work a lacy pattern and knit with two colors.

41:46

Lesson 7. Heel Openings

Work the first steps to creating a heel by leaving the hole. Don't worry; you'll fill it in at the end.

41:39

Lesson 8. Leg Work

Knit up the leg, following either the color pattern or continuing a lace pattern up the calf for knee socks.

50:29

Lesson 9. The Afterthought Heel

See how easy it is to pick up the stitches from the heel holes and fill in that blank area.

Lesson 11. Bonus: Knitting Socks on Circular Needles

Lesson 12. Bonus: The Short Row Heel

Try this short row method to knit your heel after the foot and before the leg.

The instructor

Donna Druchunas, Instructor of Knit Sock Workshop

Donna is an expert on ethnic patterns and techniques and is the author of six books, including Arctic Lace. She teaches workshops around the world on topics such as rug knitting, spinning and dyeing, Lithuanian socks, Japanese sweaters and Norwegian pullovers. Donna lives in a 150-year-old New England farmhouse with her husband, mother and three cats, who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(29 reviews)

Love This Class

by Fancyface on March 17, 2015

Lots of fun, love this class so much information.

Lots of fun, love this class so much information.

Looking Forward To It

by Liberty Schmierer on January 30, 2015

I found the videos and instructions to be very easy to follow along and understand .

I found the videos and instructions to be very easy to follow along and understand .